Voting Radical Right in Western Europe [Hardcover]

This book examines radical right parties in Europe and how electoral systems impact their success.This book examines radical right parties in Europe and how electoral systems impact their success. Its main purpose is to examine how institutions such as party systems and electoral systems influence the vote for the radical right. It is important in that it shows how these factors do play an important role in the success of these parties. It differs from the competition in that it is directly comparative (rather than country chapters), and it is empirical rather than descriptive.This book examines radical right parties in Europe and how electoral systems impact their success. Its main purpose is to examine how institutions such as party systems and electoral systems influence the vote for the radical right. It is important in that it shows how these factors do play an important role in the success of these parties. It differs from the competition in that it is directly comparative (rather than country chapters), and it is empirical rather than descriptive.Radical right parties have only been successful in a few countries. Why do such a small percentage of voters choose the radical right in Germany? Why is the radical right winning more seats in Austria than in France and Germany? Terri Givens argues that radical right parties will have difficulty attracting voters and winning seats in electoral systems that encourage strategic voting and/or strategic coordination by the mainstream parties. Her analysis demonstrates that electoral systems and party strategy play a key role in the success of the radical right.1. Introduction; 2. The radical right; 3. Who votes for the radical right?; 4. Immigration, unemployment, and the vote for the radical right; 5. Coalitions and strategic voting: a model; 6. Coalitions and strategic voting: analysis; 7. Extending the model: Denmark; 8. Conclusion.?The recent successes of far-Right parties in Europe are fueling controversy overl#$